Don't be fooled by Lee Zeldin's moderate past. Trump's EPA pick will rubber-stamp all of his anti-climate goals

"I think at times he spoke moderately when it was convenient to do so, but I don't think that's the Lee Zeldin that New York has seen for at least the past four years... most of Lee Zeldin's work at EPA will likewise be things that Trump has told him to do." Sam Bernhardt reflects on the inconsistency in Zeldin’s environmental stance, suggesting that his upcoming role at the EPA will closely align with Trump's directives rather than any genuine commitment to climate policy.

"The president was talking about unleashing economic prosperity through the EPA. There are regulations that the left wing of this country have been advocating... end up causing businesses to go in the wrong direction." Zeldin emphasizes a perspective that prioritizes economic growth while downplaying the importance of existing environmental regulations, indicating a fundamental shift in the EPA's focus under his leadership.

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